2019/20 Marcel Brands

[Brisan123]

Ok, but with Carlo it's clear that we are going to get some players that want to work with him, too. Why did we get a bunch of Brazilians? Having a Portuguese manager probably helped. That's not a slight on Brands, that's just being smart.

We got Brazilians because there is an awful lot of very talented Brazilian footballers
We just got 2

 

[Disgruntledgoat]

Ok, but with Carlo it's clear that we are going to get some players that want to work with him, too. Why did we get a bunch of Brazilians? Having a Portuguese manager probably helped. That's not a slight on Brands, that's just being smart.

Cos Brands has built up a boss scouting network in South America over the years.

 

[blue61]

Ok, but with Carlo it's clear that we are going to get some players that want to work with him, too. Why did we get a bunch of Brazilians? Having a Portuguese manager probably helped. That's not a slight on Brands, that's just being smart.

Because we're nuts about them?

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Silva wanted Rojo, he didnt get him.

Do you know for a fact that it was just Silva who wanted him?

 

[Abraders]

Nope.

As I said earlier, Brands tried to sign Richarlison for PSV.

But we dont need to deal in what ifs, the fact of the matter is that Marcel Brands is the Director of Football, hes in charge of ALL football-related decisions. He signs all the players and picks all the managers and will do for the next 10 years or so.

Can we close this thread now?

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Can we close this thread now?

And deny the Brands worshippers their shrine?!?!

 

[Goat]

Can we close this thread now?

Yes please.

And deny the Brands worshippers their shrine?!?!

You worship the SPL and men in tights who hug each other.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Yes please.



You worship the SPL and men in tights who hug each other.

At least players in the spl get off their arses and do sometging, unlike this waster

 

[Goat]

At least players in the spl get off their arses and do sometging, unlike this waster

Hes already done 3 transfers this window Mikey.

 

[Goat]

Oh wow, pass the lube then

You dont need lube Mikey.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Hes already done 3 transfers this window Mikey.

Wow

When's the bus parade?

 

[Goat]

Wow

When's the bus parade?

2022.

But come on Mikey, you arent like this, you are happy cheerful Mikey.

 

[Brisan123]

Cos Brands has built up a boss scouting network in South America over the years.

We got one from Russia and one from Watford

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

2022.

But come on Mikey, you arent like this, you are happy cheerful Mikey.

I actually have no problem with Brands but this love in for him is starting to get to Martinez Cult levels

 

[Goat]

I actually have no problem with Brands but this love in for him is starting to get to Martinez Cult levels

I have to add balance, thats all.

I think Brands has done a good job, I do think it was unrealistic to get all our problems sorted in this time frame, hes signed players thats improved us, but we still have massive holes in the squad, hes also hamstrung by us having rubbish players on massive wages that nobody else will pay.

We all think we could do better, I know I do, but hes a highly respected DoF in the game and we have to trust him.

Our current "plight" doesnt help, we sit 12th, out of both cups and with jokers like Niasse still getting games for us.

I still think we will dip our toes in the water this window, but with the accounts we published only a few weeks ago a degree of prudence would be better for everybody.

The season isnt over, we still have goals to achieve, but we have Carlo now, we have a chance in the dugout, so it would be wise to prepare for next season, the summer and see what we can do.